Brown Wash: equivalents & matches

Army Painter · D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments Wash. The closest match in every major brand, plus highlight, shadow and complement picks, computed with the BrushForge color engine.

hex #352A16 finish translucent type wash family Brown

Updated 17 July 2026

Closest equivalents in other brands

ΔE2000 color distance:0-2 nearly identical2-5 close match6-10 noticeable difference10+ different color

Screen preview: paint swatches on screen are approximate: finish, lighting, night-mode filters and display calibration all change what you see. Use them to compare relative differences, then confirm with the physical paint when finish and final appearance matter.

Scale75
Inktense Brown SC95
Inktensity
ΔE 7.9 · noticeable difference
AK Interactive
Burnt Umber AK11229
3rd Gen Acrylic
ΔE 8.2 · noticeable difference
Two Thin Coats
Brown Ink
Dark Arts
ΔE 8.6 · noticeable difference
Vallejo
Willow Bark 72.474
Xpress Color
ΔE 9.6 · noticeable difference
Pro Acryl
Brown Wash 201
Pro Acryl Wash
ΔE 11.4 · different color
Citadel
Basilicanum Grey
Contrast
ΔE 11.8 · different color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Scale75 equivalent of Brown Wash?
The closest Scale75 match for Army Painter Brown Wash is Inktense Brown (SC95, Inktensity) with a ΔE2000 distance of 7.9 (noticeable difference).
What color is Brown Wash?
Brown Wash is a translucent brown miniature paint from Army Painter (D&D Nolzur's Marvelous Pigments Wash). Its screen color is approximately #352A16 with a translucent finish.

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